French modern/industrial metal visionaries Heartlay return with “Medicate”, a heavy yet melodic new single that exposes a darker, more atmospheric facet of the band’s sound. Built on commanding vocal lines, weighty guitars and sleek electronic textures, the track moves fluidly between tension and vulnerability while retaining the industrial edge that has long defined Heartlay’s identity.
With “Medicate”, the band keep their approach sharp and direct: melodic, intense and enveloped in a brooding ambience. It’s a clear step forward in their sonic evolution, expanding their palette without straying from the core elements that make Heartlay unmistakable.
The single stands as a compelling preview of what’s to come, signalling a phase where the band lean deeper into emotional contrast, atmospheric density and the interplay between heaviness and fragility — all while maintaining the modern industrial punch that anchors their music. Link

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"We were kind of exploring dark subject matters and darker sounds. I really like that, and this is the direction we are going right now." - Larissa Vale
"When you feel something you need to share, creating songs is the best way to do it. You can reflect on yourself so that you can relax and be relieved of that emotion." - Çağla Güleray
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